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M4.8 Depth: 2.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 108 km WSW of Crescent City, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-09 04:57:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 108 km WSW of Crescent City, CA on May 9, 2026 at 04:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 04:57:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.49166, -125.45533
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.5 km
Shallow
2.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 151 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 171 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 180 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 319 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 325 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States

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